
Beyond Sunday Worship Leader Podcast
David Santistevan from the popular davidsantistevan.com blog dives into the heart of worship leading, worship ministry, songwriting, and making disciples. Discover how you can take your worship leadership to the next level through practical teaching, expert interviews, and the latest resources for worship leaders. From developing a discipleship strategy, engaging your congregation, writing your own songs, leading your best worship, and so much more, this podcast will help you become the worship leader you are called to be.
Latest episodes

Sep 2, 2024 • 1h 13min
#330: Mike Donehey on God’s Will vs God’s Call, Worship Leading, Altar Calls, & The Return of Tenth Avenue North
Topics Covered:
What God’s will is for you
The difference between the will of God and the call of God
How to discern the call of God on your life
How do deal with fame
The problem with altar calls
Why the term “Worship Leader” is inadequate
Resources Mentioned:
Show Sponsor: Beyond Sunday Backstage
Show Sponsor: Planning Center
Tenth Avenue North
Show Sponsor #1: Beyond Sunday Backstage (Coaching Community)
The Beyond Sunday Worship Coaching Community is now open! I’ve wanted to create a group coaching community for a while and that time is now!
Beyond Sunday Backstage is a low-cost coaching community designed to give you year-round support as a worship leader.
For $49/month, here’s what’s included:
Bi-Weekly LIVE coaching calls focused on your specific challenges/questions (no need for perfect attendance…make it work for you)
Monthly MASTER CLASSES that dive deep into specific tools, strategies, and tactics for your worship ministry (taught by me and other special guests).
Exclusive guest Q&A’s/hangouts with guests from the Beyond Sunday Podcast
Full access to my beginner keys video course, Learn Worship Keys (plus full access to all future courses).
Downloads of The Worship Songwriter & Beyond Sunday eBooks
Access to an exclusive “Off Facebook” private community of worship leaders
Songwriting training throughout the year and group co-writes with me and others in the community
Exclusive LIVE access to Beyond Sunday Podcast interviews to ask questions (via chat) in real time.
No long term contracts. Cancel anytime. But I know you’re going to love it. Join us backstage!
Show Sponsor #2:
My goal in this podcast is to help you grow as a worship leader. Of course that includes your formation, but it isn’t limited to that—it’s also with practical tools to help you in your ministry.
It’s hard to talk about being a worship leader without mentioning Planning Center. As you know, I’m a huge fan. A lot of you are already using Planning Center Services to schedule your volunteers, plan your worship services, and give your team the tools they need to learn their music. But with Planning Center People, you can stay even more engaged with your volunteers and anyone looking for how to get plugged in.
First, some good news: People is completely free with any Planning Center subscription. No, you didn’t hear me wrong—it’s free. Second, some better news: you can use People to add new volunteers to your teams quickly and automatically.
In People, you can make forms for anyone interested in volunteering, put them in a step-by-step training workflow, and then automatically add them to Services to schedule them for the right team. And that’s just one way you can use People. From sending automated emails and seeing church-wide engagement to organizing your member database and keeping information up-to-date, there’s tons you can do.
So go to planningcenter.com to use People for free.
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Aug 27, 2024 • 45min
#329: Alexandra Osteen on Lakewood Music, Worship at Lakewood Church, & Leading Teams
Topics Covered:
How Alexandra got started in worship ministry
What it’s like being the daughter of Joel Osteen
How Lakewood approaches Sunday morning
Why Lakewood uses a hymn every Sunday
Stories behind the new album, Oh How Worthy
Resources Mentioned:
Show Sponsor: Beyond Sunday Backstage
Show Sponsor: Planning Center
Oh How Worthy by Lakewood Music
Show Sponsor #1: Beyond Sunday Backstage (Coaching Community)
The Beyond Sunday Worship Coaching Community is now open! I’ve wanted to create a group coaching community for a while and that time is now!
Beyond Sunday Backstage is a low-cost coaching community designed to give you year-round support as a worship leader.
For $49/month, here’s what’s included:
Bi-Weekly LIVE coaching calls focused on your specific challenges/questions (no need for perfect attendance…make it work for you)
Monthly MASTER CLASSES that dive deep into specific tools, strategies, and tactics for your worship ministry (taught by me and other special guests).
Exclusive guest Q&A’s/hangouts with guests from the Beyond Sunday Podcast
Full access to my beginner keys video course, Learn Worship Keys (plus full access to all future courses).
Downloads of The Worship Songwriter & Beyond Sunday eBooks
Access to an exclusive “Off Facebook” private community of worship leaders
Songwriting training throughout the year and group co-writes with me and others in the community
Exclusive LIVE access to Beyond Sunday Podcast interviews to ask questions (via chat) in real time.
No long term contracts. Cancel anytime. But I know you’re going to love it. Join us backstage!
Show Sponsor #2:
My goal in this podcast is to help you grow as a worship leader. Of course that includes your formation, but it isn’t limited to that—it’s also with practical tools to help you in your ministry.
It’s hard to talk about being a worship leader without mentioning Planning Center. As you know, I’m a huge fan. A lot of you are already using Planning Center Services to schedule your volunteers, plan your worship services, and give your team the tools they need to learn their music. But with Planning Center People, you can stay even more engaged with your volunteers and anyone looking for how to get plugged in.
First, some good news: People is completely free with any Planning Center subscription. No, you didn’t hear me wrong—it’s free. Second, some better news: you can use People to add new volunteers to your teams quickly and automatically.
In People, you can make forms for anyone interested in volunteering, put them in a step-by-step training workflow, and then automatically add them to Services to schedule them for the right team. And that’s just one way you can use People. From sending automated emails and seeing church-wide engagement to organizing your member database and keeping information up-to-date, there’s tons you can do.
So go to planningcenter.com to use People for free.
The post #329: Alexandra Osteen on Lakewood Music, Worship at Lakewood Church, & Leading Teams appeared first on Beyond Sunday Worship.

Aug 20, 2024 • 47min
#328: Kory Miller on Pursuing His Presence, Leading Spontaneous Worship, & God Centered Gatherings
Topics Covered:
LOTR fandom
What needs to change in local church worship
Dealing with disappointment
Hebrew words for praise
What it takes to be a strong MD
The value of spontaneous worship and how to read the room
Resources Mentioned
Show Sponsor: Beyond Sunday Backstage
Show Sponsor: Planning Center
All to Bless You by Kory Miller
Show Sponsor #1: Beyond Sunday Backstage (Coaching Community)
The Beyond Sunday Worship Coaching Community is now open! I’ve wanted to create a group coaching community for a while and that time is now!
Beyond Sunday Backstage is a low-cost coaching community designed to give you year-round support as a worship leader.
For $49/month, here’s what’s included:
Bi-Weekly LIVE coaching calls focused on your specific challenges/questions (no need for perfect attendance…make it work for you)
Monthly MASTER CLASSES that dive deep into specific tools, strategies, and tactics for your worship ministry (taught by me and other special guests).
Exclusive guest Q&A’s/hangouts with guests from the Beyond Sunday Podcast
Full access to my beginner keys video course, Learn Worship Keys (plus full access to all future courses).
Downloads of The Worship Songwriter & Beyond Sunday eBooks
Access to an exclusive “Off Facebook” private community of worship leaders
Songwriting training throughout the year and group co-writes with me and others in the community
Exclusive LIVE access to Beyond Sunday Podcast interviews to ask questions (via chat) in real time.
No long term contracts. Cancel anytime. But I know you’re going to love it. Join us backstage!
Show Sponsor #2:
My goal in this podcast is to help you grow as a worship leader. Of course that includes your formation, but it isn’t limited to that—it’s also with practical tools to help you in your ministry.
It’s hard to talk about being a worship leader without mentioning Planning Center. As you know, I’m a huge fan. A lot of you are already using Planning Center Services to schedule your volunteers, plan your worship services, and give your team the tools they need to learn their music. But with Planning Center People, you can stay even more engaged with your volunteers and anyone looking for how to get plugged in.
First, some good news: People is completely free with any Planning Center subscription. No, you didn’t hear me wrong—it’s free. Second, some better news: you can use People to add new volunteers to your teams quickly and automatically.
In People, you can make forms for anyone interested in volunteering, put them in a step-by-step training workflow, and then automatically add them to Services to schedule them for the right team. And that’s just one way you can use People. From sending automated emails and seeing church-wide engagement to organizing your member database and keeping information up-to-date, there’s tons you can do.
So go to planningcenter.com to use People for free.
The post #328: Kory Miller on Pursuing His Presence, Leading Spontaneous Worship, & God Centered Gatherings appeared first on Beyond Sunday Worship.

Aug 12, 2024 • 1h 3min
#327: Dr. Constance Cherry on Worship Ministry Over the Decades, The Worship Architect, & A Call to Christ-Centered Worship
Topics Covered:
Dr. Cherry’s call into ministry
Full time worship ministry in the 70s and 80s
The us vs them/either/or mentality of worship ministry still prevalent
A call to return to Christ centered worship
The story behind the book The Worship Architect
Resources Mentioned:
Lester Ruth & Lim Swee Hong Lim on The History of Contemporary Praise & Worship
The Worship Architect by Constance Cherry
Worship, Community, & The Triune God of Grace by James Torrance
The God We Worship: An Exploration of Liturgical Theology by Nicholas Wolterstorff
Ancient Future Worship by Robert Webber
Show Sponsor #1: Beyond Sunday Backstage (Coaching Community)
The Beyond Sunday Worship Coaching Community is now open! I’ve wanted to create a group coaching community for a while and that time is now!
Beyond Sunday Backstage is a low-cost coaching community designed to give you year-round support as a worship leader.
For $49/month, here’s what’s included:
Bi-Weekly LIVE coaching calls focused on your specific challenges/questions (no need for perfect attendance…make it work for you)
Monthly MASTER CLASSES that dive deep into specific tools, strategies, and tactics for your worship ministry (taught by me and other special guests).
Exclusive guest Q&A’s/hangouts with guests from the Beyond Sunday Podcast
Full access to my beginner keys video course, Learn Worship Keys (plus full access to all future courses).
Downloads of The Worship Songwriter & Beyond Sunday eBooks
Access to an exclusive “Off Facebook” private community of worship leaders
Songwriting training throughout the year and group co-writes with me and others in the community
Exclusive LIVE access to Beyond Sunday Podcast interviews to ask questions (via chat) in real time.
No long term contracts. Cancel anytime. But I know you’re going to love it. Join us backstage!
Show Sponsor #2:
My goal in this podcast is to help you grow as a worship leader. Of course that includes your formation, but it isn’t limited to that—it’s also with practical tools to help you in your ministry.
It’s hard to talk about being a worship leader without mentioning Planning Center. As you know, I’m a huge fan. A lot of you are already using Planning Center Services to schedule your volunteers, plan your worship services, and give your team the tools they need to learn their music. But with Planning Center People, you can stay even more engaged with your volunteers and anyone looking for how to get plugged in.
First, some good news: People is completely free with any Planning Center subscription. No, you didn’t hear me wrong—it’s free. Second, some better news: you can use People to add new volunteers to your teams quickly and automatically.
In People, you can make forms for anyone interested in volunteering, put them in a step-by-step training workflow, and then automatically add them to Services to schedule them for the right team. And that’s just one way you can use People. From sending automated emails and seeing church-wide engagement to organizing your member database and keeping information up-to-date, there’s tons you can do.
So go to planningcenter.com to use People for free.
The post #327: Dr. Constance Cherry on Worship Ministry Over the Decades, The Worship Architect, & A Call to Christ-Centered Worship appeared first on Beyond Sunday Worship.

Aug 6, 2024 • 1h 3min
#326: W. David O. Taylor on Theology for Worship Leaders, Emotional Health, & Worship as Discipleship
Topics Covered:
Emotional health in ministry
David’s journey into ministry
The importance of theology for worship leaders
Worship as discipleship
The role of our physical bodies in worship
Trinitarian worship
Resources Mentioned:
Show Sponsor: Beyond Sunday Backstage
Show Sponsor: Planning Center
W. David O. Taylor
Open & Unafraid: The Psalms as a Guide to Life by W. David O. Taylor
Glimpses of the New Creation: Worship & the Formative Power of the Arts by W. David O. Taylor
A Body of Praise: Understanding the Role of Our Physical Bodies in Worship by W. David O. Taylor
The Worship Pastor by Zac Hicks
Flow: The Ancient Way to Do Contemporary Worship by Lester Ruth
The Biblical Psalms in Christian Worship by John Witvliet
Worship Seeking Understanding by John Witvliet
Show Sponsor #1: Beyond Sunday Backstage (Coaching Community)
The Beyond Sunday Worship Coaching Community is now open! I’ve wanted to create a group coaching community for a while and that time is now!
Beyond Sunday Backstage is a low-cost coaching community designed to give you year-round support as a worship leader.
For $49/month, here’s what’s included:
Bi-Weekly LIVE coaching calls focused on your specific challenges/questions (no need for perfect attendance…make it work for you)
Monthly MASTER CLASSES that dive deep into specific tools, strategies, and tactics for your worship ministry (taught by me and other special guests).
Exclusive guest Q&A’s/hangouts with guests from the Beyond Sunday Podcast
Full access to my beginner keys video course, Learn Worship Keys (plus full access to all future courses).
Downloads of The Worship Songwriter & Beyond Sunday eBooks
Access to an exclusive “Off Facebook” private community of worship leaders
Songwriting training throughout the year and group co-writes with me and others in the community
Exclusive LIVE access to Beyond Sunday Podcast interviews to ask questions (via chat) in real time.
No long term contracts. Cancel anytime. But I know you’re going to love it. Join us backstage!
Show Sponsor #2:
My goal in this podcast is to help you grow as a worship leader. Of course that includes your formation, but it isn’t limited to that—it’s also with practical tools to help you in your ministry.
It’s hard to talk about being a worship leader without mentioning Planning Center. As you know, I’m a huge fan. A lot of you are already using Planning Center Services to schedule your volunteers, plan your worship services, and give your team the tools they need to learn their music. But with Planning Center People, you can stay even more engaged with your volunteers and anyone looking for how to get plugged in.
First, some good news: People is completely free with any Planning Center subscription. No, you didn’t hear me wrong—it’s free. Second, some better news: you can use People to add new volunteers to your teams quickly and automatically.
In People, you can make forms for anyone interested in volunteering, put them in a step-by-step training workflow, and then automatically add them to Services to schedule them for the right team. And that’s just one way you can use People. From sending automated emails and seeing church-wide engagement to organizing your member database and keeping information up-to-date, there’s tons you can do.
So go to planningcenter.com to use People for free.
The post #326: W. David O. Taylor on Theology for Worship Leaders, Emotional Health, & Worship as Discipleship appeared first on Beyond Sunday Worship.

Jul 29, 2024 • 1h 6min
#325: Sean Curran on Worship Music, Christian Celebrity Culture, & Creativity
Topics Covered:
The creative genius of the movie Hook
Sean’s secret claim to fame (he was a professional yo-yo’er)
Creativity and worship music
Why millennials are fleeing hyped church experiences
Anointing vs charisma
Basic Faith
Stories beyond Sean’s upcoming new record
Resources Mentioned:
Show Sponsor: Beyond Sunday Backstage
Show Sponsor: Planning Center
Basic Faith by Sean Curran
Sean Curran Music
Show Sponsor #1: Beyond Sunday Backstage (Coaching Community)
The Beyond Sunday Worship Coaching Community is now open! I’ve wanted to create a group coaching community for a while and that time is now!
Beyond Sunday Backstage is a low-cost coaching community designed to give you year-round support as a worship leader.
For $49/month, here’s what’s included:
Bi-Weekly LIVE coaching calls focused on your specific challenges/questions (no need for perfect attendance…make it work for you)
Monthly MASTER CLASSES that dive deep into specific tools, strategies, and tactics for your worship ministry (taught by me and other special guests).
Exclusive guest Q&A’s/hangouts with guests from the Beyond Sunday Podcast
Full access to my beginner keys video course, Learn Worship Keys (plus full access to all future courses).
Downloads of The Worship Songwriter & Beyond Sunday eBooks
Access to an exclusive “Off Facebook” private community of worship leaders
Songwriting training throughout the year and group co-writes with me and others in the community
Exclusive LIVE access to Beyond Sunday Podcast interviews to ask questions (via chat) in real time.
No long term contracts. Cancel anytime. But I know you’re going to love it. Join us backstage!
Show Sponsor #2:
My goal in this podcast is to help you grow as a worship leader. Of course that includes your formation, but it isn’t limited to that—it’s also with practical tools to help you in your ministry.
It’s hard to talk about being a worship leader without mentioning Planning Center. As you know, I’m a huge fan. A lot of you are already using Planning Center Services to schedule your volunteers, plan your worship services, and give your team the tools they need to learn their music. But with Planning Center People, you can stay even more engaged with your volunteers and anyone looking for how to get plugged in.
First, some good news: People is completely free with any Planning Center subscription. No, you didn’t hear me wrong—it’s free. Second, some better news: you can use People to add new volunteers to your teams quickly and automatically.
In People, you can make forms for anyone interested in volunteering, put them in a step-by-step training workflow, and then automatically add them to Services to schedule them for the right team. And that’s just one way you can use People. From sending automated emails and seeing church-wide engagement to organizing your member database and keeping information up-to-date, there’s tons you can do.
So go to planningcenter.com to use People for free.
The post #325: Sean Curran on Worship Music, Christian Celebrity Culture, & Creativity appeared first on Beyond Sunday Worship.

Jul 22, 2024 • 53min
#324: David Ryan Cook on Raising Up Young Worship Leaders, Presence Driven Worship, & New Music
Topics Covered:
Thoughts about what God is doing in worship today
What God is doing in this next generation of worship leaders
How to prepare yourself and your team to lead engaging worship
Why it’s important to be unified with your senior pastor
Breaking down the SEU worship record
Why cool, trendy worship music isn’t working anymore
Resources Mentioned:
Show Sponsor: Beyond Sunday Backstage
Show Sponsor: Planning Center
Move of God by SEU Worship
Guard the Glory by David Ryan Cook
Show Sponsor #1: Beyond Sunday Backstage (Coaching Community)
The Beyond Sunday Worship Coaching Community is now open! I’ve wanted to create a group coaching community for a while and that time is now!
Beyond Sunday Backstage is a low-cost coaching community designed to give you year-round support as a worship leader.
For $49/month, here’s what’s included:
Bi-Weekly LIVE coaching calls focused on your specific challenges/questions (no need for perfect attendance…make it work for you)
Monthly MASTER CLASSES that dive deep into specific tools, strategies, and tactics for your worship ministry (taught by me and other special guests).
Exclusive guest Q&A’s/hangouts with guests from the Beyond Sunday Podcast
Full access to my beginner keys video course, Learn Worship Keys (plus full access to all future courses).
Downloads of The Worship Songwriter & Beyond Sunday eBooks
Access to an exclusive “Off Facebook” private community of worship leaders
Songwriting training throughout the year and group co-writes with me and others in the community
Exclusive LIVE access to Beyond Sunday Podcast interviews to ask questions (via chat) in real time.
No long term contracts. Cancel anytime. But I know you’re going to love it. Join us backstage!
Show Sponsor #2:
My goal in this podcast is to help you grow as a worship leader. Of course that includes your formation, but it isn’t limited to that—it’s also with practical tools to help you in your ministry.
It’s hard to talk about being a worship leader without mentioning Planning Center. As you know, I’m a huge fan. A lot of you are already using Planning Center Services to schedule your volunteers, plan your worship services, and give your team the tools they need to learn their music. But with Planning Center People, you can stay even more engaged with your volunteers and anyone looking for how to get plugged in.
First, some good news: People is completely free with any Planning Center subscription. No, you didn’t hear me wrong—it’s free. Second, some better news: you can use People to add new volunteers to your teams quickly and automatically.
In People, you can make forms for anyone interested in volunteering, put them in a step-by-step training workflow, and then automatically add them to Services to schedule them for the right team. And that’s just one way you can use People. From sending automated emails and seeing church-wide engagement to organizing your member database and keeping information up-to-date, there’s tons you can do.
So go to planningcenter.com to use People for free.
The post #324: David Ryan Cook on Raising Up Young Worship Leaders, Presence Driven Worship, & New Music appeared first on Beyond Sunday Worship.

Jul 17, 2024 • 52min
#323: Rich & Cass Langton on Building Healthy Teams, Creativity in the Church, & Leading Artists
Topics Covered:
Rich & Cass’s current interests outside of ministry
How they got started in ministry
A vision for creativity in the Church
How to work with artists effectively
Why the artist/creative temperament isn’t accurate
Songwriting pitfalls in the church
Why we need to stop idolizing songwriters
Resources Mentioned:
Show Sponsor: Beyond Sunday Backstage
Show Sponsor: Planning Center
The Local Church Sydney
The Hopeful Rhino
Show Sponsor #1: Beyond Sunday Backstage (Coaching Community)
The Beyond Sunday Worship Coaching Community is now open! I’ve wanted to create a group coaching community for a while and that time is now!
Beyond Sunday Backstage is a low-cost coaching community designed to give you year-round support as a worship leader.
For $49/month, here’s what’s included:
Bi-Weekly LIVE coaching calls focused on your specific challenges/questions (no need for perfect attendance…make it work for you)
Monthly MASTER CLASSES that dive deep into specific tools, strategies, and tactics for your worship ministry (taught by me and other special guests).
Exclusive guest Q&A’s/hangouts with guests from the Beyond Sunday Podcast
Full access to my beginner keys video course, Learn Worship Keys (plus full access to all future courses).
Downloads of The Worship Songwriter & Beyond Sunday eBooks
Access to an exclusive “Off Facebook” private community of worship leaders
Songwriting training throughout the year and group co-writes with me and others in the community
Exclusive LIVE access to Beyond Sunday Podcast interviews to ask questions (via chat) in real time.
No long term contracts. Cancel anytime. But I know you’re going to love it. Join us backstage!
Show Sponsor #2:
My goal in this podcast is to help you grow as a worship leader. Of course that includes your formation, but it isn’t limited to that—it’s also with practical tools to help you in your ministry.
It’s hard to talk about being a worship leader without mentioning Planning Center. As you know, I’m a huge fan. A lot of you are already using Planning Center Services to schedule your volunteers, plan your worship services, and give your team the tools they need to learn their music. But with Planning Center People, you can stay even more engaged with your volunteers and anyone looking for how to get plugged in.
First, some good news: People is completely free with any Planning Center subscription. No, you didn’t hear me wrong—it’s free. Second, some better news: you can use People to add new volunteers to your teams quickly and automatically.
In People, you can make forms for anyone interested in volunteering, put them in a step-by-step training workflow, and then automatically add them to Services to schedule them for the right team. And that’s just one way you can use People. From sending automated emails and seeing church-wide engagement to organizing your member database and keeping information up-to-date, there’s tons you can do.
So go to planningcenter.com to use People for free.
The post #323: Rich & Cass Langton on Building Healthy Teams, Creativity in the Church, & Leading Artists appeared first on Beyond Sunday Worship.

Jul 8, 2024 • 52min
#322: Charlie Hall on Developing Young Leaders, Leading Authentic Worship, & Building a Balanced Worship Set
Topics Covered:
Charlie’s transition from artist to worship pastor
Early Passion days
Leading worship when you don’t feel worthy
The 4 categories of worship
What prophetic worship is
The 4 Types of Song to sing on Sunday
Reminiscing old Passion and Charlie Hall records
Resources Mentioned:
Show Sponsor: Beyond Sunday Backstage
Show Sponsor: Planning Center
Frontline Music
Better is One Day by Passion
The Road to OneDay by Passion
OneDay Live by Passion
Hymns Ancient & Modern by Passion
The Bright Sadness by Charlie Hall
Porch & Altar by Charlie Hall
Podcast: #255: Charlie Hall on Worship, Spiritual Disciplines, & Disciple Making
Show Sponsor #1: Beyond Sunday Backstage (Coaching Community)
The Beyond Sunday Worship Coaching Community is now open! I’ve wanted to create a group coaching community for a while and that time is now!
Beyond Sunday Backstage is a low-cost coaching community designed to give you year-round support as a worship leader.
For $49/month, here’s what’s included:
Bi-Weekly LIVE coaching calls focused on your specific challenges/questions (no need for perfect attendance…make it work for you)
Monthly MASTER CLASSES that dive deep into specific tools, strategies, and tactics for your worship ministry (taught by me and other special guests).
Exclusive guest Q&A’s/hangouts with guests from the Beyond Sunday Podcast
Full access to my beginner keys video course, Learn Worship Keys (plus full access to all future courses).
Downloads of The Worship Songwriter & Beyond Sunday eBooks
Access to an exclusive “Off Facebook” private community of worship leaders
Songwriting training throughout the year and group co-writes with me and others in the community
Exclusive LIVE access to Beyond Sunday Podcast interviews to ask questions (via chat) in real time.
No long term contracts. Cancel anytime. But I know you’re going to love it. Join us backstage!
Show Sponsor #2:
My goal in this podcast is to help you grow as a worship leader. Of course that includes your formation, but it isn’t limited to that—it’s also with practical tools to help you in your ministry.
It’s hard to talk about being a worship leader without mentioning Planning Center. As you know, I’m a huge fan. A lot of you are already using Planning Center Services to schedule your volunteers, plan your worship services, and give your team the tools they need to learn their music. But with Planning Center People, you can stay even more engaged with your volunteers and anyone looking for how to get plugged in.
First, some good news: People is completely free with any Planning Center subscription. No, you didn’t hear me wrong—it’s free. Second, some better news: you can use People to add new volunteers to your teams quickly and automatically.
In People, you can make forms for anyone interested in volunteering, put them in a step-by-step training workflow, and then automatically add them to Services to schedule them for the right team. And that’s just one way you can use People. From sending automated emails and seeing church-wide engagement to organizing your member database and keeping information up-to-date, there’s tons you can do.
So go to planningcenter.com to use People for free.
The post #322: Charlie Hall on Developing Young Leaders, Leading Authentic Worship, & Building a Balanced Worship Set appeared first on Beyond Sunday Worship.

Jul 1, 2024 • 58min
#321: Brian Doerksen on The Creative Process, Local Church Songwriting, & Early Vineyard Music Stories
Topics Covered:
Brian’s upcoming new project of love songs
Consistency in songwriting
Growing in creativity later in life
Reflecting on the 90s Vineyard movement
How to lead young creatives
Developing songwriters
Why local churches should write their own songs
Resources Mentioned:
Show Sponsor: Beyond Sunday Backstage
Show Sponsor: Planning Center
Unlocking Your Songs by Brian Doerksen
Hymns for Life by Brian Doerksen
Brian Doerksen website
Show Sponsor #1: Beyond Sunday Backstage (Coaching Community)
The Beyond Sunday Worship Coaching Community is now open! I’ve wanted to create a group coaching community for a while and that time is now!
Beyond Sunday Backstage is a low-cost coaching community designed to give you year-round support as a worship leader.
For $49/month, here’s what’s included:
Bi-Weekly LIVE coaching calls focused on your specific challenges/questions (no need for perfect attendance…make it work for you)
Monthly MASTER CLASSES that dive deep into specific tools, strategies, and tactics for your worship ministry (taught by me and other special guests).
Exclusive guest Q&A’s/hangouts with guests from the Beyond Sunday Podcast
Full access to my beginner keys video course, Learn Worship Keys (plus full access to all future courses).
Downloads of The Worship Songwriter & Beyond Sunday eBooks
Access to an exclusive “Off Facebook” private community of worship leaders
Songwriting training throughout the year and group co-writes with me and others in the community
Exclusive LIVE access to Beyond Sunday Podcast interviews to ask questions (via chat) in real time.
No long term contracts. Cancel anytime. But I know you’re going to love it. Join us backstage!
Show Sponsor #2:
My goal in this podcast is to help you grow as a worship leader. Of course that includes your formation, but it isn’t limited to that—it’s also with practical tools to help you in your ministry.
It’s hard to talk about being a worship leader without mentioning Planning Center. As you know, I’m a huge fan. A lot of you are already using Planning Center Services to schedule your volunteers, plan your worship services, and give your team the tools they need to learn their music. But with Planning Center People, you can stay even more engaged with your volunteers and anyone looking for how to get plugged in.
First, some good news: People is completely free with any Planning Center subscription. No, you didn’t hear me wrong—it’s free. Second, some better news: you can use People to add new volunteers to your teams quickly and automatically.
In People, you can make forms for anyone interested in volunteering, put them in a step-by-step training workflow, and then automatically add them to Services to schedule them for the right team. And that’s just one way you can use People. From sending automated emails and seeing church-wide engagement to organizing your member database and keeping information up-to-date, there’s tons you can do.
So go to planningcenter.com to use People for free.
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